Joann B. Askia on November 19, 2018 at the age of 72.  Native of Trinidad. Survived by her son Richard E. Burns II and granddaughter Jaleeza Burns.  Joann has a devoted Labor & Delivery OR Nurse.  Memorial gathering on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 11 am - 2 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave. Bx, NY.